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Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbsReference: VG/DE/PES/1875757The Project Officer position is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in government while working in a supportive and dedicated team that is passionate about helping school leaders make a difference every day.About the DepartmentThe department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.About the DivisionThe Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance (OPSEC) Division has a collective focus on reducing administrative and compliance burden for schools, improving policy and compliance support and streamlining the volume and timing of communications to schools.About the RoleThe Project Officer position is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in government while working in a supportive and dedicated team that is passionate about helping school leaders make a difference every day.In this role, you will provide vital administrative and project support across the division, including:Managing shared inboxes and responding to enquiries from schools and corporate program areasMaintaining and updating databases and recordsCollating and preparing reporting dataPublishing and updating web contentCoordinating and supporting meetings and eventsIdentifying and contributing to process improvementsYou will work flexibly across various units within the OPSEC division, supporting operational activities, helping the team deliver on its objectives, and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day operations.Key AttributesWe are looking for a Project Officer who can demonstrate:Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a changing work environmentA customer-focused approach, with experience understanding client needs and delivering high-quality outcomesThe ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to solve problems and achieve shared goalsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to explain concepts and policies, conduct research, prepare clear reports and presentations, and contribute to decision-makingAn understanding of how policies guide decisions and actions within the education sectorProficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Desirable Qualifications and Experienceexperience or knowledge of Victorian Government administrative processes.experience working with Microsoft SharePoint and Salesforce.Further InformationFor more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion pageApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education''s operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au .For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Rebecca Taylor onRebecca.Taylor4@education.vic.gov.au or 03 7022 1087 (Monday to Thursday)Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on 6 August 2025.Applications close Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr